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Reaching an age over 55 opens up opportunities for discounts at a variety of businesses around the world. Finally, it pays to age! Not only can you get deals for products, like clothing and groceries, you can also save big on airline travel and hotel stays. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite discounts you can access if you’re 55 and better. We have a feeling that this blog might become a yearly favorite. Happy savings!
Get More With an AARP Membership
First and foremost, we recommend applying for an AARP membership in order to benefit from the most discounts possible. AARP, or the American Association of Retired Persons, is an interest group that seeks to enrich the lives of those 50+ by providing access to benefits such as travel, restaurant, and grocery discounts. Check them out for just $12 your first year and see how you enjoy being a member!
Save Big on Groceries
For those 55 and older, the first Tuesday of each month is about to become your favorite day of each month. On it, you can get 10% off your groceries, apparel, home items and more at Fred Meyer, and for more than just food, Walgreens gives you one of the best drugstore discounts around with 20% off most items in-store and online. Don’t forget about Harris Teeter, either. For those over 60, join their Club 60 for 5% off your groceries every Thursday!
Go on a Discounted Shopping Spree
If you’re 55+, enjoy shopping sprees at some of your favorites. At Ross, you can save big on a weekly basis with 10% off your purchase on Tuesdays through their Every Tuesday Club. For your fabric and craft essentials, JOANN offers 20% off on their Discount Days occurring several times a year, and Michaels offers a coupon for 10% off your entire purchase through their Michaels Rewards program.
Eat More for Less
If going out to eat is a top hobby of yours, we’ve got good news for you. For those over 60 that love a classic, Applebee’s offers 10-15% off at participating locations. IHOP also has a 55 & Up Menu with discounted meals for all the pancake lovers out there. Burger King offers 10% off food to those 60+ with additional discounts on coffee and soft drinks! With so many restaurants and fast food chains that offer discounts for those 55+, we recommend looking into your favorites and seeing how they can help you save. Just ask!
Travel the World and Then Some
Travel might be the category where you’ll see the most drastic savings. There are a variety of airlines that offer big deals, like American Airlines with discounts up to 50% off if you select your age as 65+ while searching for tickets. Need a place to stay? Best Western has you covered, with thousands of their hotels offering 15% off room rates for those 55 and up.
The travel deals don’t end there. Sail the ocean blue with deals from Carnival, or opt for a railroad adventure at 10% off with Amtrak if you’re over 65. For those 62+, explore our national parks with the National Parks Senior Pass, providing access to over 2,000 parks nationwide and a variety of other discounts once you’re actually in one. It’s only $20 for one year, or $80 for a lifetime!
You’ll be surprised to find all the deals and discounts made for you once you start looking for them. Take advantage of the ones on our list above, and don’t hesitate to keep searching for more! If you want more tips and tricks on how to make the most of this chapter in your life, visit our monthly blog full of ideas and more content like this, here.